Miss Tiffany's Universe transsexual beauty pageant

Miss Tiffany Universe 2007, Thanyarasmi Siraphatphakorn, reacts after being crowned as the most beautiful transvestite in Thailand.

Thailand's most beautiful transsexuals took to the stage at Tiffany's in Pattaya south of Bangkok, late Friday to compete in the Miss Tiffany Universe crown, which is just as prestigious as traditional pageants around the world.
The 30 finalists competed in evening gowns and cocktail dresses in the pageant, which was broadcast live on national television.

Thanyarat Jirapatpakorn (C) poses with runners-up Parawee Chapakorn (L) and Pimchanok Hongsopa.

In addition to a tiara, the winner will walk off with 100,000 baht (2,900 dollars) in cash and a new Mercedes Benz.